An Overview of Dual Sensory Impairment in Older Adults: Perspectives for Rehabilitation

DSI refers to the presence of both hearing and vision loss. The occurence of DSI is particularly prevalent among the aging population, with studies showing that 9% and 21% of adults over the age of 70 having some degree of DSI.

• Causes of DSI Associated With Aging
• Effects of DSI
• Single Sensory Impairment
  • Cognitive Capacity
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Communication Needs and Lifestyle
  • Cognitive Considerations
  • Patient-Provider Communication
  • Research Needs
  • Consider the Hearing Aid Style, Features, and Accessories
  • Choice of Battery
  • Use Assistive Technology in Addition to, or in Place of, Hearing Aids
  • Use Tactile Information
  • Research Needs
• Summary
• References

Date: 11/14/2007
Author: Gabrielle H. Saunders and Katharina V. Echt
Organization: Trends in Amplification
Reference: http://tia.sagepub.com/content/11/4/243.full.pdf+html
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Content type: Scientific publications
Tags: adults, deafblindness, journals, rehabilitation, senior generation
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